Isaiah 2:8 bbe — Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.

Bible in Basic English

"Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made."

— Isaiah 2:8, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 2 — Context

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O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord.

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For you, O Lord, have given up your people, the family of Jacob, because they are full of the evil ways of the east, and make use of secret arts like the Philistines, and are friends with the children of strange countries.

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And their land is full of silver and gold, and there is no end to their stores; their land is full of horses, and there is no end to their carriages.

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Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.

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And the poor man's head is bent, and the great man goes down on his face: for this cause there will be no forgiveness for their sin.

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Go into a hole in the rock, covering yourselves with dust, in fear of the Lord, before the glory of his power.

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The high looks of man will be put to shame, and the pride of men will be made low, and only the Lord will be lifted up in that day.

Isaiah 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:8 say?
Isaiah 2:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.”
Where is Isaiah 2:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 8.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 2:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:8 in?
Isaiah 2:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 2:8?
Isaiah 2:8 reads (BBE): “Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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